“Drawing comparisons to The Strokes, The Pixies, The Black Keys and Alabama Shakes, The Dead Ships are a soulful garage-rock trio with hooks so poppy you’ll test positive for opiates! The band have been called a “Bluesy Wrecking Ball” by the LA Times and cited by local blogs (Buzzbands.LA, Grimy Goods, Deli Mag) as a “top emerging LA band for 2014.”

“Top Emerging L.A. bands to keep an eye on in 2014? – Grimy Goods
“A Bluesy Wrecking Ball” – David Greenwald, LA Times
“Some Righteous Pure Rock” – Mark Tichy, MTV
“Infusion of Raucous Punk-Garage Rock with Scorching Vocals” – My Old Kentucky Blog
“sounds like the lovechild between Alabama Shakes and the Black Keys”- Erin Lebar, CMJ Spotlight
“No-nonsense Garage Rock Featuring Pop Choruses that Soar and Stick Long After Listening.”
– Seraphina, Buzzbands.LA

“Their live shows are an all-out assault on your body; Expect a kick in the ass, the kind that makes you want to rock-the-fuck-out.” – Grimy Goods
” such pain and madness in his voice that I almost handed him a Wellbutrin.”
– D. Collins, LA Record

“infectious hooks reminiscent of The Black Keys’ early days with the right balance of minimalistic lo-fi, soul and pop”. – Katrina Natress, The Deli Magazine
“incredible blend of blues, pop, and good old-fashioned garage rock.” – Eric Slager, The Vinyl District
“undeniably energetic indie rock meets classic garage soul ” – LA-Underground
“their tuneful charisma separates them from the legions of garage-rock imitators.” – LA Times
“vocals soar with the grace of a sonic condor” – OC Weekly

The Dead Ships is available for corporate events, private shows, milestone celebrations (birthday, anniversary), fundraisers, festivals, and more.